ANATOM Safety Switches Achieve E2 UTAC Approval: A New Milestone in Industrial and Mobile Equipment Safety
The entire ANATOM range is now E2 UTAC approved!** COMITRONIC-BTI is proud to announce that its complete ANATOM range, featuring exclusive ACOTOM® contactless safety technology, has achieved E2 UTAC approval. Following the XORF-SA RFID safety switch, this new milestone reinforces our commitment to providing reliable, innovative safety solutions for industrial vehicles and mobile machinery. With two complementary E2-approved technologies, COMITRONIC-BTI continues to deliver high-performance s
ANATOM Safety Switches Achieve E2 UTAC Approval: A New Milestone in Industrial and Mobile Equipment Safety
COMITRONIC-BTI strengthens its expertise in industrial safety and expands the application possibilities of its contactless safety switches for vehicles and mobile equipment.
Following the successful E2 UTAC approval of the XORF-SA RFID safety switch, COMITRONIC-BTI is proud to announce that the entire ANATOM range has now officially achieved E2 UTAC approval.
This important milestone reinforces our commitment to developing innovative, reliable, and high-performance safety solutions that meet the demanding requirements of industrial and vehicle applications.
With both ACOTOM® and RFID technologies now E2 approved, COMITRONIC-BTI offers manufacturers and system integrators two complementary contactless safety technologies for demanding applications.
E2 UTAC Approval: Expanding Opportunities for Mobile Equipment
For over 40 years, COMITRONIC-BTI has been designing and manufacturing industrial safety devices in France, helping machine manufacturers and system integrators protect operators and secure hazardous machinery.
The E2 UTAC approval of the entire ANATOM product range represents another significant step in our expansion into the automotive, industrial vehicle, and mobile machinery markets.
This approval opens new opportunities across several industries:
- Industrial and commercial vehicles: Monitoring safety doors, access panels, and protective covers.
- Mobile machinery: Securing access to hazardous areas on mobile equipment.
- Agricultural and construction equipment: Monitoring protective guards, technical compartments, and access points.
- Special-purpose vehicles: Integrating contactless safety switches into onboard safety architectures.
- Material handling equipment: Implementing reliable safety monitoring solutions in demanding operational environments.
The ANATOM range offers manufacturers greater flexibility when developing safety systems for equipment subject to automotive electromagnetic compatibility requirements.
What Does E2 UTAC Approval Mean?
E2 approval is part of the international regulatory framework governing vehicles and their electrical and electronic equipment.
The E2 marking identifies France as the country granting the approval, while UTAC serves as a technical service involved in vehicle testing and type-approval procedures.
In the field of automotive electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), UNECE Regulation No. 10 (UN R10) establishes requirements for electrical and electronic equipment used in vehicles.
These requirements address electromagnetic emissions and immunity to electromagnetic disturbances, helping ensure that approved equipment can operate reliably within the applicable vehicle environment.
For vehicle manufacturers and equipment integrators, selecting E2-approved components offers several advantages:
- Facilitates the integration of approved electronic equipment into vehicle projects.
- Supports regulatory compliance documentation.
- Helps reduce electromagnetic compatibility risks.
- Simplifies component selection for applications subject to automotive approval requirements.
- Provides additional confidence in the suitability of components for demanding electromagnetic environments.
Important: E2 approval complements, rather than replaces, functional safety assessments required for machinery and safety-related control systems.
ANATOM: Powered by Exclusive ACOTOM® Technology
At the heart of the ANATOM range is ACOTOM® technology, developed by COMITRONIC-BTI.
Unlike conventional RFID solutions, ACOTOM® uses an innovative electronic detection principle combining double magnetic coding and double electronic decoding.
This technology enables reliable contactless monitoring of movable guards, doors, and protective covers without mechanical contact between the sensor and its actuator.
Key Advantages of the ANATOM Range
#### 1. Contactless Detection
The absence of mechanical contact during detection eliminates mechanical wear associated with conventional electromechanical switches and contributes to long service life.
#### 2. Proven Electronic Coding Technology
ACOTOM® provides electronically coded actuator recognition without requiring RFID transponders or programming procedures.
#### 3. Excellent Resistance to Industrial Environments
Designed for demanding industrial applications, ANATOM safety switches offer robust performance in environments exposed to vibration, mechanical constraints, and electromagnetic interference.
#### 4. Flexible Installation
The ANATOM range is available in various mechanical and electrical configurations, making it suitable for integration into different machine designs and onboard equipment.
#### 5. High Functional Safety Performance
When combined with an appropriate AWAX safety controller, ANATOM safety switches can be incorporated into safety functions achieving:
- Performance Level e (PL e) according to EN ISO 13849-1.
- Category 4 according to EN ISO 13849-1.
The achieved safety performance depends on the complete system architecture and its validation.
#### 6. E2 UTAC Approval Across the Entire Range
All ANATOM models are now covered by E2 UTAC approval, giving manufacturers greater freedom to select the configuration best suited to their application.
Two E2-Approved Technologies: ANATOM and XORF-SA
With the entire ANATOM range now E2 UTAC approved, COMITRONIC-BTI offers two complementary solutions for manufacturers developing industrial vehicles and mobile machinery.
| Features | ANATOM | XORF-SA |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | ACOTOM® | RFID 125 kHz |
| Detection | Contactless electronic coding | Contactless RFID coding |
| Coding principle | Double magnetic coding and electronic decoding | Up to 16 million codes |
| Programming | No programming required | Automatic code learning |
| External safety controller | AWAX | AWAX |
| Functional safety | Up to PL e with AWAX | Up to PL e with AWAX |
| E2 UTAC approval | Entire ANATOM range approved | E2 UTAC approved |
| Typical applications | Industrial machinery and mobile equipment | Industrial machinery and mobile equipment |
These complementary technologies allow manufacturers to select the most appropriate solution based on their technical, mechanical, and functional requirements.
Whether using our proprietary ACOTOM® detection system or RFID technology, customers benefit from COMITRONIC-BTI's extensive experience in industrial machine safety.
French Engineering and International Recognition
Founded in 1981, COMITRONIC-BTI is a French manufacturer specializing in industrial safety solutions, serving machine builders, OEMs, automation specialists, and system integrators worldwide.
Our approach is built around three fundamental commitments.
Technological Innovation
We continuously develop advanced contactless detection technologies designed to address increasingly demanding industrial applications.
Our proprietary ACOTOM® technology demonstrates our ability to provide innovative alternatives to conventional mechanical and RFID safety switches.
Regulatory Compliance
Our products are developed and evaluated according to applicable international standards and regulatory requirements.
The E2 UTAC approval of the entire ANATOM range strengthens our regulatory credentials and complements our existing certification activities involving recognized organizations such as TÜV and Intertek.
Reliability and Durability
Our safety devices are engineered to deliver consistent performance in demanding operating conditions, helping manufacturers improve machine reliability and reduce maintenance requirements.
This new approval reflects our ongoing investment in engineering, product development, testing, and international compliance.
New Opportunities for Vehicle and Mobile Machinery Manufacturers
With both ANATOM and XORF-SA E2 UTAC approved, COMITRONIC-BTI further strengthens its position as a technology partner for manufacturers of industrial vehicles, special-purpose equipment, and mobile machinery.
Our dual-technology offering provides greater flexibility for integrating contactless safety monitoring into applications requiring automotive EMC approval.
For OEMs and system integrators, this means access to:
- Two complementary contactless safety technologies.
- E2-approved solutions for relevant onboard applications.
- High functional safety performance when integrated into appropriate safety architectures.
- French engineering and manufacturing expertise.
- Technical support for selecting and integrating safety components.
Are you developing an industrial vehicle, mobile machine, or onboard system requiring reliable safety guard monitoring?
Our technical team can help you identify the most suitable safety switch and system architecture for your application.
Discover Our E2 UTAC-Approved Safety Solutions
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COMITRONIC-BTI — French Manufacturer of Industrial Safety Solutions Since 1981.